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A Jamaican survivor chronicles Americana

People who burn themselves up in pursuit of survival — rarely survive anyone or anything

22 Oct 2023 12:00 AM

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden's running mate Sen. Kamala Harris. (AFP)

One of us: South Asians celebrate Harris as VP choice

The choice has already led to social media musings of celebrating Diwali at the White House

13 Aug 2020 1:07 PM

Not only Jamaica offers beautiful places to visit, but also offers a plethora of activities for lovers seeking romantic bliss. (Photo: ANI)

Jamaica: Perfect for a romantic getaway

Redefine romance! Here is how you can enjoy scenic beauty in Jamaica.

09 Dec 2019 4:37 PM

Musical style joined list of cultural traditions including horsemanship of Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Mongolian camel-coaxing ritual and Czech puppetry.

UNESCO adds reggae music to global cultural heritage list

Reggae emerged in the late 1960s out of Jamaica’s ska and rocksteady genres, also drawing influence from American jazz and blues.

29 Nov 2018 2:36 PM

NASA predicsts that as the immense iceberg now heads into warmer waters, it is likely to disappear. (Photo: Pixabay)

World's largest iceberg set to disappear after 18-year-long journey to equator

The iceberg, which is larger than the island of Jamaica broke away from the main continent in March 2000.

09 Jun 2018 10:07 AM

'World's oldest person' dies in Japan at 117

Japan is known for the longevity of its people and has been home to several oldest title holders.

22 Apr 2018 7:50 PM

Nisar Ahmed (second from right) has been named in the 14-member contingent of budding young athletes who are selected to train for a training camp in Jamaica. (Photo: PTI)

Delhi athelete gets lifetime opportunity, to train at Olympian Usain Bolt's club

The young sprinter is all set to leave his slum and embark for the hallowed one at the famed Racers Track Club in Kingston.

04 Jan 2018 4:26 PM

Violet Mosse Brown died aged 117. (Photo: AP)

Oldest person in the world dies at 117 in Jamaica

Violet Mosse Brown was the last person to have lived under the reign of Queen Victoria when Jamaica was part of the British West Indies.

17 Sep 2017 6:17 PM

The mother of five-year-old-child, an independent businesswoman, a writer and a social activist (Photo: Facebook)

Guwahati woman bags Mrs. United Nation 2017 crown

Mother of one and an independent businesswoman, she was earlier the second runner up for Mrs India Earth 2016.

04 Aug 2017 4:44 PM

A family member sits beside the coffin of Rakesh Talreja (24) whose body arrived in Mumbai. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadekar)

Jamaica govt not making effort to nab youth’s killers: Kin

Indian High Commission in Jamaica which will follow up on this case with police and help in every possible manner.”

17 Feb 2017 1:27 AM

Leaving his sprint on time

The Jamaican Olympic gold medallist was in the country recently and got candid about his life, wins and more...

12 Feb 2017 3:29 AM

Usain Bolt, Nesta Carter, Asafa Powell and Michael Frater were on the Jamaican relay squad that was disqualified after Carter tested positive for the banned substance methylhexaneamine in a re-test of Beijing samples. (Photo: AP)

Bolt returns 2008 Beijing gold medal, says 'rules are rules'

The International Olympic Committee officially withdrew Jamaica's 4x100m relay gold from Beijing Games after Carter's postive drug test.

28 Jan 2017 10:17 AM

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